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Peoples Gas Files for Major Rate Increase; BOMA/Chicago Intervenes for Members
Peoples Gas Files for Major Rate Increase; BOMA/Chicago Intervenes for Members Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 Peoples Gas has filed a general rate case seeking a $202.3 million increase, with new rates likely to take effect in early 2027. The proposal includes raising the company’s return on equity to 10.1%, up from the…
Read MoreComed Files 2028-2031 Grid Plan; BOMA/Chicago Intervenes for Members
Comed Files 2028-2031 Grid Plan; BOMA/Chicago Intervenes for Members Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 ComEd has submitted its next Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), outlining proposed investments and system needs for 2028–2031. The filing succeeds the current Grid Plan, which runs through 2027, and is intended to maintainsystem reliability…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Backed Property Tax Transparency Bill Moves Forward
BOMA/Chicago Backed Property Tax Transparency Bill Moves Forward Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 BOMA/Chicago’s push for greater transparency in property assessments took an important step forward this spring with the advancement of House Bill 1818, sponsored by State Representative Curtis Tarver. The legislation aims to modernize outdated practices in the Cook County Assessor’s…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2026 Gold Circle Award Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Gold Circle Award Winners! The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Affiliate Member of the Year Robert Collins Crescent Cleaning Company Robert Collins is the Executive Vice President of Crescent Cleaning…
Read MoreRequest Your ComEd Rider NS Report Now
Request Your ComEd Rider NS Report Now BOMA/Chicago building members with Nonstandard Facilities Charges (“Rider NS”) should request their Rider NS Annual Report from their ComEd representative as soon as possible before March 1, 2026. This new reporting requirement is the direct result of BOMA/Chicago’s advocacy – funded through BOMA/Chicago’s Industry Defense Fund – to reduce costs…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2026 Gold Circle Award Nominees!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Gold Circle Award Nominees! The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and DEI leader. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 4 at the TOBY Gold Circle Gala! Affiliate of the Year Bob Collins…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Finalists!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Local TOBY Finalists! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Statement on the City of Chicago FY2026 Budget
BOMA/Chicago Statement on the City of Chicago FY2026 Budget BOMA/Chicago applauds the Chicago City Council for passing a balanced budget that eliminates the head tax and that funds pensions to protect Chicago’s credit rating. For the second year in a row, Mayor Johnson has failed to address the City’s structural deficit and instead tried to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC
BOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC BOMA/Chicago submitted a legislative incentive proposal to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) through the Future of Gas Workshop process. The proposal outlines a new incentive to help large buildings reduce energy use and emissions in a cost-effective, practical way. Under ICC oversight, gas and electric utilities would be…
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